Around Iceland
15 Days self drive Tour from Reykjavik, Skagafjordur, Nesjavellir

Features and Inclusions

  • 14 nights accommodation 

  • 14 breakfasts

  • Car not included

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Preferred Hotels

Reykjavik:

Fosshotel or Similar

Reykholt:

Fosshotel Reykholt or Similar

Skagafjordur:

Fosshotel Aning or Similar

Reykjadalur Valley:

Fosshotel Laugar or Husavik

Hallormsstadur:

Fosshotel Hallormsstadur or Valaskjalf

Hornafjorduf:

Fosshotel Vatnajokull

Hella or Nesjavellir:

Fosshotel Mosfell or Nesbud

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Departures and Prices 2008

Daily Departures from  

May 1 - May 31, 2008 &

September 1 - September 30, 2008

Per Person In Twin

$ 2707.00

Single Room Supplement

$ 312.00

 

Departures and Prices 2008

Daily Departures from  

June 1 - August 31, 2008

Per Person In Twin

$ 4169.00

Single Room Supplement

$ 934.00

 

ITINERARY

Day 01: Reykjavik
Arrival in Iceland. Overnight in Reykjavik. (O)

Day 02: Reykholt
Explore the scenic Whale Fjord and the saga valley Borgarfjordur. 2 nights at Fosshotel Reykholt or similar. (B,O)

Day 03: Reykholt
Explore Snaefellsnes peninsula with its snow-capped volcano, stunning coastline, lava fields and bird colonies. (B,O)

Day 04: Skagafjordur 
Drive north to Skagafjordur, the valley of the horses and home of Glaumbaer turf farm. 2 nights at Fosshotel Aning or similar. (B,O)

Day 05: Skagafjordur 
Drive to Siglufjordur, the herring-fishing capital of Iceland, and visit the historic sites of Holar. (B,O)

Day 06: Reykjadalur Valley 
Visit Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland, and Godafoss, the waterfall of the gods. 3 nights at Fosshotel Laugar or Husavik. (B,O)

Day 07: Reykjadalur Valley 
Explore the sights of Lake Myvatn. (B,O)

Day 08: Reykjadalur Valley
We recommend a whale-watching cruise (May-Sept) from Husavik and a visit to the unique whale museum. (B,O)

Day 09: Hallormsstadur  
Drive around Tjornes peninsula and Europe's most powerful waterfall, Dettifoss (mid June - August) on the way to East Iceland. 2 nights at Fosshotel Hallormsstadur or Valaskjalf. (B,O)

Day 10: Hallormsstadur 
Explore Lake Logurinn, Hengifoss waterfall and Hallormsstadur forest, or Borgarfjordur Eystri, with its beautiful ryholite mountains. (B,O)

Day 11: Hornafjorduf 
Enjoy the dramatic East Fjords before reaching Europe's largest glacier, Vatnajokull. Overnight at Fosshotel Vatnajokull or similar. (B,O)

Day 12: Hella or Nesjavellir 
Drive along the south coast and witness many natural wonders, including a glacial lagoon and Skaftafell National Park. 2 nights at Fosshotel Mosfell in Hella or Fosshotel Nesbud in Nesjavellir. (B,O)

Day 13: Hella or Nesjavellir 
Visit Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir hot springs and Thingvellir National Park. (B,O)

Day 14: Reykjavik 
Enjoy Reykjavik and overnight in the city. (B,O)

Day 15: Reykjavik 
Depart for home. (B)

B=Breakfast; D=Dinner; O=Overnight    t6